P Is for Pilgrim
Author | : Carol Crane |
Publisher | : Sleeping Bear Press |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2013-08-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781627531313 |
ISBN-13 | : 1627531319 |
Rating | : 4/5 (319 Downloads) |
Download or read book P Is for Pilgrim written by Carol Crane and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Across the Atlantic Ocean, a lone ship on a vast sea. Ablaze with new hope, all praying to be free." From the lives of our early settlers, who established the foundations for American freedoms and ideals, to today's celebrations, P is for Pilgrim colorfully examines the history and lore of Thanksgiving. Educators will find the inclusion of the Core Democratic Values of valuable use for the classroom while kids of all ages will enjoy the bright, engaging illustrations and fascinating sidebar text. "Zippy bands zigzagging down the street, zebras trotting, zeppelin-like balloons afloat. Flags flying, banners waving, a Thanksgiving Day Parade playing a happy note."Lecturer and book reviewer Carol Crane is widely recognized by many schools and educators for her expertise in children's literature. She has written several state books for Sleeping Bear Press including Texas (L is for Lone Star) and South Carolina (P is for Palmetto). She travels extensively and speaks at state reading conventions across the United States. Helle Urban, a Parker, Colorado resident, has been an illustrator for over 20 years. She earned her bachelor of fine arts in illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Helle has illustrated numerous children's books, painted portraits of families, and was a background artist in the animation industry.